Mount Prospect Crime Stoppers to host mini-golf fundraiser

The Mount Prospect Crime Stoppers board announced its second fundraiser of the year, looking for 50 participants and sponsors for their mini-golf outing Wednesday, July 20.

The goal is to raise funds for the financial awards that are provided to those calling the tip line at (847) 590-7867.

Barbara Van Arsdale, fundraising chairman and board member, said “This is a fun, family event that will bring the community together to enjoy a great evening with prizes for many of the participants, all for a good cause.” The event is being held at Rob Roy Miniature Golf at 1500 E. Euclid Ave., in Mount Prospect.

Crime Stoppers is a communitywide program focused on the fight against crime. It involves the public, the media and the police. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards up to $1,000 and anonymity to citizens who furnish information leading to the arrest, and/or conviction of all felony and certain misdemeanor offenders and the recovery of stolen property and dangerous drugs.

The mini-golf outing will provide hole sponsorships for businesses at $25 per hole with a sign at each hole with the business name or logo. Businesses interested in helping with prizes or hole sponsorship can call (224) 659-9030.

Individuals can participate for $10 and each will be provided with a special Crime Stoppers key ring and an opportunity to compete for prizes. Prizes will include golf passes, restaurant gift cards, golf balls, jackets, briefcases and other sports items. Families of four or more can participate for $40.

Crime Stoppers is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. For information about the Mount Prospect Crime Stoppers organization, call (224) 659-9030.

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